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Vodka Sauce with Sausage

Written on December 13, 2013 by Alisa.

Hearty Vodka Sauce A few months ago, we were traveling and came upon a restaurant that was filled with families, but mysteriously had no kiddie menu. The prices weren’t cheap, and I wasn’t going to order the Tiny Kitchen Assistant an entire adult meal at nearly $20 a pop considering that we had no means […] Read More

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Written on October 18, 2013 by Alisa.

No More Canned Enchilada Sauce I love enchilada sauce. When we go out to our favorite Mexican restaurant, I always order something slathered in it: a burrito, enchiladas or arroz con pollo. But any attempts to recreate these meals at home always fall flat. It’s because of the sauce. I did my usual online research […] Read More

Raita

Written on August 5, 2011 by Alisa.

This is the recipe for the yogurt sauce that accompanies the tandoori chicken. Honestly, I think it makes the meal. Ingredients 1 cup whole milk yogurt, plain 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro leaves Table salt Cayenne pepper Instructions Mix yogurt, garlic and cilantro, adding salt and cayenne to taste. Can be […] Read More

Try Something New: The Freezer Project

Written on April 18, 2011 by Alisa.

I first wrote about The Freezer Project at the end of March. Since then, I’ve made a conscientious effort to really think about what goes into the freezer, and how it can help me make meals down the line. The first effort was with chicken stock. After roasting two chickens for dinner, I made chicken […] Read More

Grandma R’s Meatballs

Written on March 18, 2011 by Alisa.

A few confessions to start: 1) Grandma R isn’t my grandma. In fact, there’s some debate as to whether the recipe is really hers, or if it came from a different grandmother, and 2) I’ve made some modifications over the years. The original called for 2-4 cloves of chopped garlic. I don’t know about you, […] Read More

Quick Bolognese

Written on February 4, 2011 by Alisa.

I’ve already posted my go-to bolognese recipe, but sometimes you want a hearty sauce that doesn’t take half a day to make. Behold: quick bolognese in under 45 minutes, even less if you buy pre-chopped onions and carrots from the supermarket. Ingredients Olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 carrot, diced 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 […] Read More

Bechamel and Lasagna

Written on January 14, 2011 by Alisa.

Last week, I gave you the recipe for my All-Day Bolognese Sauce. By adding some bechamel sauce and cheese to that yummy sauce, you can make the best lasagna ever. Oh sure, I’m biased, but I much prefer the results from this creamy sauce than a soggy ricotta and egg mixture. Personal preference. Bechamel Sauce […] Read More

All-Day Bolognese

Written on January 7, 2011 by Alisa.

There are few recipes that violate my general rule of being able to prepare them in less than an hour on a weeknight. This is one of them, and it is worth every moment that you spend on it. I make a ton at once so that I have plenty of leftovers. It also forms […] Read More

Inundated With Herbs

Written on October 1, 2010 by Alisa.

It’s that time of year where the herb garden has grown out of control and threatens to swallow the house. The only way to keep up with the growth — or beat the frost, in some climates — is by making sauces and pestos that can be frozen for later use. I freeze them overnight […] Read More

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Balsamic Fig Sauce

Written on August 27, 2010 by Alisa.

It’s fig season in California! Fresh figs are amazing, especially when topped with a dollop of goat cheese and roasted at 450 for 5 minutes until the cheese just starts to turn golden. Dried figs aren’t designed for the same straight-up sweetness, but they make a nice addition to sauces. Ingredients Light olive oil 4 […] Read More